Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that Jeffrey Macomber will serve as the next Secretary of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) after Secretary Kathleen Allison retires at the end of the year following three decades of service at the Department. Macomber was appointed Undersecretary of Operations at the Department by Governor Newsom […]
Nassau, Bahamas…On 12 December 2022, the Office of the Attorney General of The Bahamas is announcing the arrest by The Royal Bahamas Police Force of Sam Bankman-Fried (“SBF”), former CEO of FTX. SBF’s arrest followed receipt of formal notification from the United States that it has filed criminal charges against SBF and is likely to […]
Copperopolis, CA…Please be advised Calaveras County Public Works has issued a complete road closure of Salt Spring Valley Road at 5100 Salt Spring Valley Road due to localized flooding. The road will be reopened as soon as possible. Please use local detour routes to avoid the impacted area. Please contact Calaveras County Public Works immediately […]
Washington, DC…The Department of the Interior announced results from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s wind energy auction for five leases offshore California. The lease sale represents the third major offshore wind lease sale this year and the first ever for the Pacific region. Today’s sale drew competitive high bids from 5 companies totaling $757.1 […]
Washington, DC…Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner. She is safe. She is on a plane. She is on her way home.
Auburn, CA…Colonel Clarence (Bud) E. Anderson of Auburn, California, received an honorary promotion to the grade of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force. General Anderson was decorated 25 times during his 30-year military service including two Legions of Merit, Bronze Star, five Distinguished Flying Crosses, the French Legion of Honor and the French […]
Pearl Harbor, HI….The Attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 in Color, 81 years ago today.
Atlanta, GA….The Democrats will have a 51-49 Senate as Senator Raphael Warnock has defeated Challenger Herschel Junior Walker by 95,451 votes with all precincts reporting.
Angels Camp, CA…The Angels Camp City Council is Back in Action Tonight! The full agenda is below… CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL AMENDED AGENDA December 6, 2022 THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT ANGELS FIRE HOUSE, 1404 VALLECITO ROAD AND WILL BE OPEN TO PUBLIC. MASKS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ATTENDEES. In person public attendance will […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement after the first-ever offshore wind lease sale for America’s West Coast, a significant milestone in California’s transition to 90% clean energy by 2035. Today, the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) hosted the first-ever auction of offshore wind leases on the Outer Continental Shelf off the […]
Arnold, CA…Mornings with the One Percent™ is live weekday mornings from 7-10am. The premise for the show is that the USDA ranked all 3,142 counties or county equivalents in the USA on a livability or desirability scale based on factors such as climate, scenic beauty, bodies of water for recreation, humidity and much more. All […]
Sacramento, CA…Following unexplained gas price hikes that led to record profits for Big Oil, Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) unveiled a proposed price gouging penalty on oil companies’ excess profits to deter excessive price increases and keep money in Californians’ pockets. The language of the proposed price gouging penalty can be found here. […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors are Back in Action Today. The full agenda is below… Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting 12/6/2022 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Pursuant to Govt. Code § 54957.6, […]
Washington, DC…Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 263,000 in November, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, health care, and government. Employment declined in retail trade and in transportation and warehousing. This news release presents statistics from […]
Auburn, CA…The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC), a California state agency focused on supporting and improving the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the Sierra Nevada and California’s Cascade, will host its quarterly board tour and meeting Dec. 8 and 9 in the town of Mariposa. Starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, the Board […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Public Health reminds the public to stay aware of respiratory virus symptoms and prevention measures as cases begin to rise across the state. The recent increase is made up of a combination of illnesses including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, pneumonia, and COVID-19. An early wave of RSV coupled with other […]
Valley Springs, CA…On 11/29/2022, at approximately 1454 hours, a Jamestown man was stopped at the stop sign on Burson Rd, waiting to cross SR-12. A Valley Springs woman was driving west on SR-12 at 45 miles per hour, approaching the intersection with Burson Rd. The Jamestown man failed to observe the approaching Dodge Ram and […]
Washington, DC…Hello, hello! (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please, take a seat if you have one. I say that because one day I said, “Take a seat,” and everybody said, “He doesn’t even understand there’s no chairs out here.” (Laughter.) Well, Deb — thank you, Madam Secretary, for that introduction. Thirty-five generations of […]
Washington, DC…I am grateful to Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats and Republicans for taking urgent action to prevent a rail shutdown. This overwhelming bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives makes clear that Democrats and Republicans agree that a rail shutdown would be devastating to our economy and families across the country. The Senate must […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Energy Commission (CEC) held a hearing today on the record gas price spike of 86 cents in 10 days earlier this year that resulted in record profits for oil companies, digging into the fact that no state regulations or costs had changed and refinery maintenance only accounted for 5.8% of California’s gas […]
Washington, DC…With today’s bipartisan Senate passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, the United States is on the brink of reaffirming a fundamental truth: love is love, and Americans should have the right to marry the person they love. For millions of Americans, this legislation will safeguard the rights and protections to which LGBTQI+ and […]
Bay City, Michigan…Hello, Michigan! (Applause.) Hello, hello, hello, hello! I’ll tell you what: I — if I — my mom is looking down from Heaven and saying, “Apologize to these people because you have their — you have their back to them.” I apologize — (laughter) — because I’m going to be talking that way. […]
West Point, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Winton-Schaad Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) site. This project is in the North-Eastern portion of Calaveras County near Winton Road and Lily Valley Circle in West Point, CA. Smoke may be visible in the area during […]
Washington, DC…As the world continues its fight against COVID-19, other ongoing outbreaks are stark reminders of the continued and constant threat posed by infectious diseases. The global Mpox outbreak and an Ebola outbreak in Uganda are just two of the most recent examples of how the risks and impact of emerging infectious diseases are increasing […]
San Andreas, CA…The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors is Back in Action Today! The full agenda for the special meeting is below. Board of Supervisors Special Meeting 11/29/2022 8:00 AM Board of Supervisors Chambers 891 Mountain Ranch Road San Andreas, CA 95249 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Video Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session Agenda 1. Pursuant […]
Washington, CA…Nearly $200 billion in life insurance and annuity benefits provided families and retirees with financial security. New data from the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) shows that life insurance companies paid $100 billion to beneficiaries of life insurance policies and $97.7 billion to annuity holders in 2021, both record highs for a single […]
San Andreas, CA…Caltrans District 10 and Clean California are partnering with Calaveras County to hold a series of FREE Dump Day events for area residents. The third event will take place on Saturday, December 10, 2022, 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the Calaveras County Government Center, located at 891 Mountain Ranch Rd, San Andreas, […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom will host the 91st Annual California State Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Performers for this year’s celebrations will include singer, songwriter & dancer Tinashe, the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles, cast members of Dear San Francisco, the […]
Sacramento, CA…The Newsomes Wish California a Happy Thanksgiving
Sonora, CA…As the holiday season approaches, the Stanislaus National Forest is pleased to announce our inaugural season offering Christmas Tree permits. In celebration of this event, this year only, Christmas Tree permits will be made available for free. Christmas Tree permits will be available Friday, November 25 through recreation.gov who charges a $2.50 processing fee. […]
